North Warwickshire West Newsletter

During the incident, a property on New Road in water Orton was entered by forcing open the rear doors and the keys for two vehicles were taken as well as the actual cars.

The vehicles taken were,

Silver BMW 218D Registration YM65WKR

Turquoise Mini Cooper 1.5T registration BT18UBZ.

The keys to the house and the wallets of the victims were also taken during the break in.

If you have any information, please contact Warwickshire Police on 01926 415 000 quoting incident ref 110/8th Dec.

Friday 7 December: #ThinkBeforeYouDrink

Having a tipple or two this weekend? #ThinkBeforeYouDrink - limit pre-drinks, eat before you go out and leave your car keys at home #ChristmasPresence

Please share this message - Stay safe

Thank you.
 

Thursday 6 December: #MakeTheRightCall

Police? Fire? Council?

We get lots of calls on 101 and 999 which are not emergencies or police matters, but we understand it can be confusing who deals with what.

So to help you (if it's not an emergency) we've got lots of info/advice on our website for things like parking, dog fouling, noise, neighbour/civil disputes and flytipping: warwickshire.police.uk/maketherightcall

#MakeTheRightCall #ChristmasPresence

Thank you

 

Automatic Number Plate Recognition

Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology is used by Warwickshire Police and West Mercia Police to help detect, deter and disrupt criminality. It can also be a powerful tool in helping us tackle travelling criminals. The deployment of ANPR cameras assists the police in protecting communities from harm and allows law abiding drivers to continue with their daily lives unhindered, whilst simultaneously drawing police attention to those using the roads for criminal endeavours.

Warwickshire Police and West Mercia Policing have recently delivered an ANPR development project which has seen ANPR technology installed at key strategic locations. ANPR is now installed at 129 sites across the four counties. In line with national policy, the specific locations of cameras are not disclosed as to do so would be of potential benefit to criminals using the roads and in turn hinder the effectiveness of the policing purpose of ANPR.

Camera sites are determined following an in depth assessment to ensure that locations are and continue to be necessary, proportionate and in line with a pressing social need. We act in line with guidance from the Information Compliance Office to consider privacy issues when seeking to install cameras and will consult with individuals and organisations with a reasonable interest in the proposal unless that would be contrary to the purpose of the development, namely to detect, deter and disrupt criminality. The in depth assessment is the essential source of information when reviewing ANPR deployments and data collection is ceased from sites which are no longer deemed to have policing challenges.

We have clear rules to control access to ANPR data which only allows permitted staff to conduct searches of the information gathered to confirm whether vehicles associated with a known criminal have been in the area at the time of a crime to support the investigation process.

Warwickshire Police and West Mercia Police are committed to ensuring the deployment of ANPR technology across the alliance area is necessary and proportionate. We regularly review the location of ANPR cameras to make sure that its continuing use remains justified. All reviews include consideration of the impact on privacy.

Additional information can be found on the Warwickshire Police and West Mercia Police internet pages

Further information

Any requests for information should be made to:

Detective Superintendent Head of Intelligence
West Mercia Police Headquarters
PO Box 55
Worcester
WR3 8SP

At around 01.35 hrs this morning (5/12/18) a white Audi Q5, registration ending UJG, was stolen from Watton Lane, Water Orton. It is believed that it was taken in the direction of New Road and Tesco.

If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please call 101 and refer to inc 19 of 5/12/18, alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or email NorthWarwickshireRuralAlerts@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk.

Some time between 22.30 hrs on 4/12/18 and 06.40 hrs this morning (5/12/18), unknown offender(s) broke into a secure workshop and van at a rural property in Nether Whitacre and stole a number of tools.

If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please call 101 and refer to inc 43 of 5/12/18, alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously or email us at NorthWarwickshireRuralAlerts@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk.

Wednesday 5 December: Don't suffer in silence

On average a domestic abuse victim endures 30-35 assaults before seeking help. 1 time is too many - please don't suffer in silence: nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk

-National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (free/24 hrs)

-Please call 999 in an emergency/if you're in immediate danger #Protect #ChristmasPresence

There will be one post every day between 1-24 December on the Warwickshire Police Facebook, Twitter and Warwickshire Police Instagram accounts using #ChristmasPresence.

Operation Christmas Presence Day 4 - Tuesday 4 December: Stay safe online

If a Christmas bargain seems too good to be true it probably is so:

- Think before you buy
- Think when you're buying
- Keep your purchases secure #ChristmasPresence

Stay safe online: actionfraud.police.uk/individual-protection #Protect #ChristmasPresence
There will be one post every day between 1-24 December on the Warwickshire Police Facebook , Twitter and Warwickshire Police Instagram accounts using #ChristmasPresence .

North Warwickshire Citizens' Academy - 15 January to 26 March 2019

Warwickshire Police is offering people in North Warwickshire an exciting opportunity to learn about and experience the day-to-day workings of their local police force as part of the Citizens' Academy.

This programme provides local people over the age of 16 with a unique insight into Warwickshire Police's work to protect people from harm and improve residents' quality of life.
Members of the public can support the work of the police and their partner agencies by enrolling in the ten-week Citizens' Academy programme, to be held at North Warwickshire College, Nuneaton Campus where police officers, police staff and supporting agencies/organisations will deliver presentations on key.

What will you get from the course?
Students completing the programme will graduate from the Citizens' Academy and their participation will be recognised with a formal ceremony.
It is hoped that students will pass on their experiences and increased knowledge to the rest of the community, or become special constables or volunteers with the police or other agencies.

The course will cover a range of policing functions/roles including crime prevention and detection, recording crimes and incidents, road safety, forensic investigation, police use of firearms, internet safety, and the role of Safer Neighbourhood Teams as well as other key departments. There may be opportunities for students to experience ride-alongs with police officers and to visit a police station.

Participants will also be encouraged to request subjects of specific interest to them to ensure they get the best possible benefit from the time they invest.

How to apply for the North Warwickshire Citizens' Academy
If you live in North Warwickshire, are at least 16 years of age and would like to apply to be part of this exciting new venture, please complete the attached application form and either email it to

The form can also be handed in at your local police station.

Criteria will be applied to the selection process and successful applicants will be subject to security checks. The eligibility criteria include:
• Your age (minimum age 16 years),
• Preferably that you have no previous links/employment with the police or the criminal justice system
• If you have any previous convictions
• Whether you are a malicious or persistent complainant
• The reason for your application
• Whether you are in relevant policing/force area.

Applicants who have been invited to join the course will be asked to bring proof of identity along to the first session for checking when they register on to the course.

Academy attendees must sign Official Secrets Act forms to cover their involvement on ride-alongs. They will also be asked to give permission for their photographs to be used in any publicity. Lack of consent from a student to use photographs of them in publicity is not a reason to bar them from joining the course.

The final date for application to be received is 20 December 2018
Apply on line at: WarksNorth.CitizensAcademy@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk

Some time between 16.30 hrs on 1/12/18 and 09.00 hrs on 2/12/18, unknown offender(s) entered a compound on Kingsbury Road, Curdworth and broke into three vans. It is not known at this time what damage has been done or if anything has been taken.

If you saw anyone or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please call 101 and refer to inc 157 of 2/12/18 or email NorthWarwickshireRuralAlerts@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk.

Don't risk a drink drive conviction this Christmas

Motorists across Warwickshire are today being reminded of the dangers of driving under the influence of drink or drugs during the festive period.

With the season of festivities nearly underway Warwickshire Police are launching a publicity and enforcement campaign to raise awareness of the issues around drink and drug driving. The topic is being highlighted across social media and local radio advertising will be taking place across the region. Increased enforcement activity from police officers across Warwickshire will also be in place.

There is no foolproof way of calculating how much you can drink and remain under the limit, or knowing how much an individual person can drink and still drive safely. Importantly, it is hard to calculate how long alcohol may stay in your body if you are driving the morning after so the safest option if you are driving is to drink no alcohol at all. There are plenty of alternatives available with public transport, taxis and sharing designated drivers. Pedestrians are also being encouraged to stay safe during the festive season and to plan safe routes home and to drink responsibly.

Figures indicate that, over the past 3 years, 10 people were killed and 80 seriously injured in Warwickshire following collisions where drink or drugs were recorded as a contributory factor.

The campaign supports the month long winter drink drive campaign (starting 1st December) by the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC). Police forces throughout the UK will be working hard throughout December to make sure the roads are safe for everyone this Christmas and Warwickshire Police will certainly be no exception to this. Enforcing the drink and drug drive law is a 24/7 commitment for Warwickshire Police and to reflect this police officers will be enforcing at all times of the day and night.

Assistant Chief Constable Alex Franklin-Smith for Warwickshire Police comments: "There are still people out there who feel they can gamble with drinking and driving and think they know how much the limit is but the simple fact is, there is only one way of being sure that you are safe to drive and that is not to drink at all. Any amount of alcohol affects your ability to drive. Worryingly, and despite many warnings over the years about the dangers of drink/drug driving, there are still far too many reckless drivers ignoring the devastating consequences. Alcohol and drugs both affect your ability to judge speed and distances accurately and slow down your reaction time. We're urging people to think hard about the consequences that a collision and a conviction could lead to".

Operation Christmas Presence - day 3

Monday 3 December: Come and say hi

We're increasing patrols over the Christmas period - our Special Constables will volunteer hundreds of hours of their own time to keep you safe #ChristmasPresence

Operation Christmas Presence - Day 2

Sunday 2 December: Ask the Police

What should you do if you're involved in a collision on the road?
Can the police help with neighbour disputes/noise nuisance?
How can you report illegal or inconsiderate parking?

Find out more at askthe.police.uk and warwickshire.police.uk #ChristmasPresence

What should you do if you're involved in a collision on the road?
Can the police help with neighbour disputes/noise nuisance?
How can you report illegal or inconsiderate parking?

Find out more at ask the.police.uk and warwickshire.police.uk #ChristmasPresence

Warwickshire Police are counting down the days until Christmas with their Christmas Presence campaign, aimed at keeping you, your property and your presents safe.  Each day is a new theme, starting with:

Saturday 1 December: Stay safe shopping

Going Christmas shopping this weekend?

Keep bags closed and close to you
Keep your PIN covered when paying/at ATMs
Keep your car locked and take valuables with you

Don't let anyone see into your purse/wallet
Don't keep PINs with cards
Don't leave bags unattended

Please report anything suspicious to us or shop staff/security #Protect #ChristmasPresence